Your Garden Route Event Guide - 23 July

Welcome to all our new readers! We've got a great week ahead across the Garden Route, featuring the acoustic Songs of Sting & The Police tour stopping in Mossel Bay, Wilderness, and Knysna, alongside live performances from Jannie Moolman in Great Brak and Selim Kagee in George.

From the Glacier Storms River Traverse and open-air cinema in Plett to weekend lifestyle markets, there's plenty happening right in our backyard. If you love staying connected to what’s happening around town, please forward this issue to a local friend!

Mossel Bay

Songs of Sting & The Police Live

Multi-platinum award winner James Stewart and former Sugardrive frontman John Ellis bring their acclaimed acoustic performance to the coast. Attendees can expect raw, stripped-down interpretations of classic hits originally crafted by Sting and The Police, set against sweeping coastal views.

• Date: Thursday, 30 July
• Time: 7:30 pm
• Venue: Pinnacle Point Golf Estate, Mossel Bay

TIME TO THRIVE Sip & Shop

An evening lifestyle market and social gathering featuring local artisanal vendors, handcrafted decor, regional wines, and community networking.

• Date: Saturday, 1 August
• Time: 6:30 pm
• Venue: ReedValley Wine Estate, Mossel Bay

Jannie Moolman – From Broadway to the Karoo

Theatre and live music blend as Jannie Moolman performs Broadway anthems including This Is The Moment and Love Changes Everything alongside South African favourites like Lisa se Klavier. Includes soup and sherry by the fireplace.

• Date: Friday, 24 July
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Venue: Twin Trees Restaurant, 29 Long Street, Great Brak River, Mossel Bay

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Musicians James Marais and Monique Cassells present an energetic tribute show taking audiences on a retro musical journey through classic rock 'n' roll, pop favorites, and nostalgic duets.

• Date: Saturday, 1 August
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Venue: ReedValley Wine Estate, Mossel Bay

George

Steve Hofmeyr Live on Stage

One of South Africa's most prominent local performers takes the stage at Die Bush Lapa for an energetic evening filled with classic hits, crowd favorites, and rich sing-along anthems.

• Date: Friday, 24 July
• Time: 6:00 pm
• Venue: Die Bush Lapa, George

Selim Kagee's Il Mondo

Step into a heartfelt and elegant musical journey featuring timeless love songs, cinematic ballads, and real-life stories spanning continents and decades. Classical-pop crossover artist Selim Kagee delivers a soaring performance that is sure to leave audiences spellbound.

• Date: Sunday, 26 July
• Time: 3:00 pm
• Venue: George Arts Theatre, George

Fashion Theatre Showcase

A multi-disciplinary stage production combining contemporary runway fashion with dramatic performance art. Local designers and performers collaborate to highlight regional creative talent in a structured theatre setting.

• Date: Friday, 31 July
• Time: 6:00 pm
• Venue: George Arts Theatre, George

Art in the Garden

An outdoor community art showcase set in the lush surrounds of the botanical garden. Visitors can enjoy local fine art, handcrafted gifts, live background music, and refreshments.

• Date: Sunday, 26 July
• Time: 11:00
• Venue: IL Giardino Restaurant, George

Wilderness

Songs of Sting & The Police Live in Wilderness

Following performances across the Western Cape, musicians James Stewart and John Ellis deliver an intimate evening of classic rock and pop reimagined for acoustic guitar and vocal harmony.

• Date: Friday, 31 July
• Time: 8:00 pm
• Venue: ANEW Resort Wilderness, Wilderness

Sedgefield

The 70's vs 80's Tribute Show

A high-energy musical showcase celebrating the biggest and most memorable hits of the 1970s and 1980s. Audience members are encouraged to dress up and sing along to classic pop, rock, and disco anthems.

• Date: Sunday, 26 July
• Time: 3:00 pm
• Venue: In Toto Retreat, Sedgefield

Knysna

Songs of Sting & The Police Live at Simola

An acoustic performance held on the hills overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. Performers James Stewart and John Ellis revisit iconic tracks with storytelling and acoustic arrangements.

• Date: Saturday, 1 August
• Time: 8:00 pm
• Venue: Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna

Plettenberg Bay

Open Plan Pictures Presents Song Sung Blue

An outdoor community cinema screening hosted under the stars. Film enthusiasts gather for a curated feature movie experience paired with refreshments from local artisans.

• Date: Friday, 24 July
• Time: 5:30 pm
• Venue: Global Village, Plettenberg Bay

The Fool's Guide with Andrew Buckland

An acclaimed physical comedy and solo theatrical performance by veteran actor Andrew Buckland, navigating human interaction and technology with physical virtuosity.

• Date: Friday, 31 July
• Time: 6:00 pm
• Venue: White House Theatre, Plettenberg Bay

Storms River and Tsitsikamma

Glacier Storms River Traverse

A multi-day mountain bike stage race winding through indigenous forests, mountain tracks, and rugged coastal cliffs. The event caters to intermediate cyclists seeking scenery and stage-race camaraderie.

• Date: 31 July – 2 August
• Venue: Tsitsikamma Village Inn, Storms River

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• Klein Karoo Klassique - A prestigious winter festival of classical music, art, literature, and regional wines, hosted in the heart of the Klein Karoo. Location: Oudtshoorn. Date: August 7 – 9.
• Sox Trail Run - South Africa's premier three-day trail running challenge traversing the coastlines, forests, and mountains of the Wilderness area. Location: Wilderness. Date: August 7 – 9.
• TEDxGeorge Women - An inspiring evening of thought-provoking presentations and local stories centered on innovation and empowerment. Location: George. Date: August 8.
• Jo Black Concert - A major live outdoor musical performance by popular singer-songwriter Jo Black. Location: George. Date: August 8.
• Galpalooza Women's Day Festival - A vibrant Women's Day festival featuring live musical acts, artisanal food stalls, and local crafts. Location: Knysna. Date: August 9.
• Algoa FM Charity Golf Day - A fun-filled, retro-themed charitable tournament on the greens raising essential funds for local family care in partnership with George Child and Family Welfare. Location: George Golf Club, George. Date: August 13.
• Chester's Got Talent Live - A lively community talent showcase spotlighting local artists and performers at a cozy pop-up theater. Location: Sedgefield. Date: August 16.
• Watershed Unplugged in Wilderness - Craig Hinds of Watershed performs live for an intimate evening of South African music and acoustic storytelling. Location: Wilderness. Date: August 19.
• Craig Hinds Live in Mossel Bay - Watershed frontman Craig Hinds performs an intimate acoustic set of iconic SA rock classics. Location: Mossel Bay. Date: August 20.
• Koos van der Merwe – A Tribute - An evocative musical tribute and evening of classic song and storytelling celebrating famous poetic melodies. Location: George. Date: August 22.
• Land Of The Low Automotive Festival - A car lifestyle showcase featuring custom vehicle builds, fitment displays, and live entertainment. Location: Plettenberg Bay. Date: August 29.
• Tsitsikamma Ultra - A challenging and incredibly scenic 50-kilometer forest ultra-trail run designed for serious endurance athletes. Location: Storms River. Date: August 29.
• The Phantom of the Opera - A spectacular local staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical, capturing the haunting gothic romance and iconic operatic scores of this timeless Broadway classic. Location: Moedergemeente Kerk, George. Date: September 4, 2026.
• Cape Pioneer Trek - An elite, international multi-stage mountain bike race taking competitors through the rugged Karoo landscapes and lush forests. Location: Oudtshoorn. Date: September 22 – 26.
• Plett ARTS Festival - A 10-day regional arts celebration featuring land art routes, twilight street meanders, jazz sessions, and gallery exhibits. Location: Plettenberg Bay. Date: September 25 – October 4.
• Tsitsikamma Adventure Festival - An energetic weekend celebration featuring trail runs, mountain bike races, community street markets, art exhibitions, and live music. Location: Storms River and Tsitsikamma. Date: October 2 – 4.
• George Musical Festival: Eden Soul & Jazz Reimagined - An outdoor showcase celebrating regional soul and jazz music with multiple performances, local food stalls, and art displays. Location: George. Date: October 3.
• Meiringspoort Half Marathon - One of the country's most iconic and scenic road races, guiding runners through the majestic towering rock cliffs of Meiringspoort. Location: De Rust / Oudtshoorn. Date: October 10.
• Die Grootvoël Rally - A legendary gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts featuring custom bike displays, social rides, and outdoor entertainment. Location: Oudtshoorn. Date: December 2 – 5.